Lorton Road over Giles Run was washed away recently by three days of heavy rains brought on by Tropical Storm Lee. (Shamus Ian Fatzinger/Fairfax County Times )

More than 100 homes and businesses were destroyed or sustained major damage. About 500 people were displaced from their homes in Prince William County. Five storm-related deaths were confirmed by the state, including three in Fairfax County.

“We are disappointed that FEMA has again denied assistance to Virginians,” Gov. Robert F. McDonnell (R) said in a statement late Friday. “Heavy rain and flooding caused severe damage in Fairfax and Prince William counties and federal assistance is critical in helping people who suffered significant losses and were displaced from their homes.”

McDonnell had asked for a federal disaster declaration, which is needed to obtain aid for Lee through FEMA’s Individual Assistance program. The program provides grants, low-interest loans, housing assistance, unemployment assistance, legal services and crisis counseling to homeowners and renters.

McDonnell also has requested Hazard Mitigation Assistance for the entire state. That would help local and state governments reduce the impact of future disasters by taking actions such as removing structures from hazard areas and conducting public education campaigns.